Building Community

Community Relations Council (CRC) of the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation Meetings are open to members of the community who are interested in furthering CRC projects such as the Ministers’ Conference, interfacing with the public schools about Jewish holidays, working with the immigrant community, and other Tikkun Olam projects.

Meeting dates are subject to change. Please contact Margaret McWilliams if you are interested in attending.

Dates: Mondays, January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, and May 14
Time: 6:30-8pm
Ages: Adult
Cost: Free
Contact: Margaret McWilliams at 354-4923

Sandwich Club/Caregiver Support Group Bring your lunch and discuss caregiver issues in a supportive and confidential
setting.

Dates: Tuesdays, January 10, 24, February 14, 28, March 13, 27, April 10, 24, May 8, 22
Time: 12-1:30pm
Ages: Adult
Cost: Free
Contact: Debbie Zoller at 354-4922

Job & Networking Group Provides an opportunity to network, build support among likeminded professionals, and develop skills! Please RSVP to Margaret McWilliams.

Dates: Wednesdays, January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16
Time: 5:30-7pm
Ages: Adult
Cost: Free
Contact: Margaret McWilliams at 354-4923

Memory Cares Jewish Family Services will be offering a range of programs for individuals with mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers. Planned services include a support group for people with new diagnoses of early stage Alzheimer’s Disease and their caregivers (in conjuntion with the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina) and weekly Memory
Cafes, informal gatherings offering supportive social activities in a comfortable and non-judgmental environment.

Dates and Time: TBD
Cost: Donations accepted
Contact: Debbie Zoller at 354-4922

JFS Food Bank Kick-off Lecture January 23 begins our official Food Bank Kick-off Week! As a token of our appreciation, JFS would like to invite you to join us in learning how prevalent hunger issues are in our community and how vital your donations are to those in need.

Date: January 23
Time: 7-9pm
Ages: All ages welcome with supervising adult
Cost: Donation of non-perishable soup in honor of National Soup Month
Contact: Margaret McWilliams at 354-4923

Chronic Connections This is a weekly drop-in emotional support group for social interactions, to exchange practical information, discuss current topics related to chronic illnesses, and promote better relations with the program community through group sponsored events. Feel free to bring a dairy or vegetarian snack. For more information, visit http://www.meetup.com/chronic-connections-of-durham-chapel-hill/.

Date: Thursdays; specific dates TBD
Time: 3-6pm
Ages: Adult
Cost:
Contact: Debbie Zoller at 354-4922

Retirement Planning Today This class is designed for both pre-retirees as well as those recently retired; it covers the basic elements of a successful retirement strategy. The course combines essential life planning concepts with more traditional retirement planning strategies. The days of the “normal” retirement are over. Today’s retirees and those retiring in the next generation will face uncertainties and challenges never seen before. We will consider questions such as: How will inflation negatively affect your portfolio and financial goals? Will your pension or Social Security be there for the rest of your life? How will new tax laws impact your retirement income? Do you have a plan to cover the staggering cost of long-term care? Is your estate plan updated to take advantage of current estate tax laws? Are your assets allocated in a manner in which they will last through your life expectancy and support your lifestyle goals? Bring your questions to this exciting and eye-opening class. Class will be given on three consecutive weeks. Instuctor: Ben Birken, CFP® Woodward Financial Advisors. This course is educational and noncommercial. No specific financial
products are discussed or sold.

Dates: TBD
Time: 7-9pm
Ages: Adult
Cost: $50, includes textbook.
Contact: Debbie Zoller at 354-4922